Mountains & hills · South West England
Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll
In or near Pentridge.
Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll is a named hill or mountain in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pentridge Down SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pentridge Hill, located in South-East England, is a prominent mountain known for its panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. This geographical feature is part of the South Downs National Park, which is recognised for its natural beauty and ecological significance. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for various skill levels, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation in a picturesque setting. The area is also home to diverse flora and fauna, contributing to its appeal for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9537, -1.9440
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Cranborne
- Postcode
- BH21 5RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611210 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll?
- Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5RY), in the parish of Cranborne.
- What is Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll?
- Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll?
- Drivers can use postcode BH21 5RY.
- Is Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll a protected site?
- Yes — Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Pentridge Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Pentridge Hill - Penbury Knoll?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5RY. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.